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An Element of Mystery: Sweet, Funny, and Strange Tales of Intrigue
Dare you read our latest
Sweet, Funny, and Strange® Anthology?
The Bethlehem Writers Group is pleased to present this collection of tales of mystery and intrigue—the latest in its award-winning series of Sweet, Funny, and Strange® anthologies. From classic whodunnits to tales of the unexplained, each of the twenty-three stories contained herein have an element of mystery that will keep you guessing and wanting to read just one more story.
We’re thrilled to have old friends, but new members of BWG, join us this year. Award-winning author Debra H. Goldstein favors us with a mystery set among volunteers at a synagogue entitled “Death in the Hand of the Tongue,” while “Sense Memory,” by the multi-talented Paula Gail Benson, brings a delightful mix of mystery and the paranormal that helps a young couple find their way to each other.
In addition, we are happy to bring you the winning stories from two of our annual Bethlehem Writers Roundtable Short Story Award “Good Cop/Bad Cop” by Trey Dowell (2021 winner) and “The Tabac Man” by Eleanor Ingbretson (2022 winner).
You’ll also find stories from your favorite BWG authors, including Courtney Annicchiarico, Jeff Baird, Peter J Barbour, A. E. Decker, Marianne H. Donley, Ralph Hieb, DT Krippene, Jerry McFadden, Emily P. W. Murphy, Christopher D. Ochs, Dianna Sinovic, Kidd Wadsworth, Paul Weidknecht, and Carol L. Wright.
So get ready to be mystified . . . or intrigued!
Sweet, Funny, and Strange® Anthology?
The Bethlehem Writers Group is pleased to present this collection of tales of mystery and intrigue—the latest in its award-winning series of Sweet, Funny, and Strange® anthologies. From classic whodunnits to tales of the unexplained, each of the twenty-three stories contained herein have an element of mystery that will keep you guessing and wanting to read just one more story.
We’re thrilled to have old friends, but new members of BWG, join us this year. Award-winning author Debra H. Goldstein favors us with a mystery set among volunteers at a synagogue entitled “Death in the Hand of the Tongue,” while “Sense Memory,” by the multi-talented Paula Gail Benson, brings a delightful mix of mystery and the paranormal that helps a young couple find their way to each other.
In addition, we are happy to bring you the winning stories from two of our annual Bethlehem Writers Roundtable Short Story Award “Good Cop/Bad Cop” by Trey Dowell (2021 winner) and “The Tabac Man” by Eleanor Ingbretson (2022 winner).
You’ll also find stories from your favorite BWG authors, including Courtney Annicchiarico, Jeff Baird, Peter J Barbour, A. E. Decker, Marianne H. Donley, Ralph Hieb, DT Krippene, Jerry McFadden, Emily P. W. Murphy, Christopher D. Ochs, Dianna Sinovic, Kidd Wadsworth, Paul Weidknecht, and Carol L. Wright.
So get ready to be mystified . . . or intrigued!
332 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 27, 2022
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August 9, 2023
I never know how to review an anthology of short stories, as I read very few of them.
I think I liked the sweet and funny ones better than the strange tales.
While I enjoy PI novels, Marital Problems was just a bit off kilter and unrealistic.
The Lost Gold of Rhyolite was an interesting puzzle.
The Tabac Man is a fun espionage tale.
All In had me completely confused, as did Man of His Word.
Barbara Jewel deals with vampires, which is a genre I have little knowledge about, but basically is a police tale.
Unintended Consequences read more realistically than all of the rest.
No Angeles was interesting but I don't know if the science is real.
Two of the stories are about a wife getting revenge on a husband.
The Last Deduction involves Holmes and Lestrade with a surprising plot.
I won a copy and will be sharing this anthology with my mother who enjoys short stories.
I think I liked the sweet and funny ones better than the strange tales.
While I enjoy PI novels, Marital Problems was just a bit off kilter and unrealistic.
The Lost Gold of Rhyolite was an interesting puzzle.
The Tabac Man is a fun espionage tale.
All In had me completely confused, as did Man of His Word.
Barbara Jewel deals with vampires, which is a genre I have little knowledge about, but basically is a police tale.
Unintended Consequences read more realistically than all of the rest.
No Angeles was interesting but I don't know if the science is real.
Two of the stories are about a wife getting revenge on a husband.
The Last Deduction involves Holmes and Lestrade with a surprising plot.
I won a copy and will be sharing this anthology with my mother who enjoys short stories.
November 26, 2022
Foot surgery. The worse pain ever. I needed distraction while waiting for the next pain pill. I purchased this book on the recommendation of a friend. My TBR pile was high as an elephant’s eye but I knew I couldn’t focus enough for a novel. I needed just a bite. Something short and sweet. Eureka! I ended up reading several stories but my favorite by far was Sense Memory by Paula Benson. Such a tasty morsel of a tale. It more than satisfied, it actually made me smile. Thank you Bethlehem Writers. Although you may prove to be as addictive as the Oxy.
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